X-Line The Xtension 9 is an ideal solution for anyone who is looking for the exceptional sound quality of a high-end turntable, but with a more compact foot-print. Benefiting from decades of turntable design experience, the Xtension 9’s structure uses a combination of the popular ‘mass-loaded’ and ‘floating turntable’ design principles. Most high-end designs tend to employ one of these principles, but the Xtension 9 uses both. It does this by placing the high-mass, anti-resonant main chassis on three powerful magnetic feet, effectively “floating” the turntable above the stand on which it sits. The precision-balanced platter used on the Xtension 9 is made from a purpose-chosen metal alloy, which has then been internally lined with a Thermo-Plastic Elastomer (TPE) compound. The top of the platter is finished with recycled vinyl records, which acts as the perfect playback platform for the playing record – without the need for an extra mat. The result is a resonance-free platter, which runs ultra-silently on an inverted ceramic ball-bearing thanks to some added magnetic isolation. Operation of the Xtension 9 is made effortlessly simple by the integrated speed control. Providing a clean, regulated power signal to the high-grade motor, the built-in speed control allows for easy switching between 33 and 45RPM speeds. The Xtension 9 SuperPack is sold with Pro-Ject’s popular 9CC Evolution tonearm pre-installed. The 9” tonearm boasts a one-piece conical carbon fibre tube, TPE-damped counterweights and an inverted bearing design that allows for perfect tracking and minimal resonance, even with demanding pick-up cartridges. In the SuperPack version, the tonearm is supplied finished with a Pick-IT DS2 MC moving coil cartridge. The Pick-IT DS2 MC, developed in partnership with Ortofon, combines Pro-Ject’s vast experience with phenomenal sound and high-quality materials, with all of Ortofon’s advanced knowledge of micro-technologies, to deliver a sound performance that puts others to shame. For added convenience, the Xtension 9 SuperPack is supplied with a removable dust cover, a heavy record puck for improved record hold and a high-quality 5P-RCA output cable. *Please note* Although the images above feature the Ortofon Quintet Black S cartridge, as of October 2021 the Xtension 9 Superpack is supplied fitted with Pro-Ject’s own Pick-IT DS2 MC cartridge. Key Features Heavy (16kg) high-end turntable with built-in speed control Mass-loaded, magnetic-floating main chassis Heavy MDF chassis filled with metal granulate is high mass and low resonance Precision-balanced sandwich platter with vinyl top Inverted ceramic ball main bearing with magnetic support Record puck supplied Electronic speed control for 33 and 45 rpm Pre-fitted Pick IT DS2 MC cartridge 9CC Evolution tonearm pre-installed Dust cover and connection cables supplied Specs Speeds: 33 / 45 RPM (Electronic) Turntable Feet: TPE-Damped Aluminium Magnetically Supported T/T Main Bearing Damping: Heavy-Weight Metal Block Speed Variance: ±0.09% Wow & Flutter: ±0.10% Signal to Noise: -73dB Platter: 300mm Sandwich-Type (5.4kg) Record Puck Weight: 0.8kg Tonearm: 9CC Evolution Effective Arm Length: 230mm Overhang: 18mm Effective Tonearm Mass: 8.5g Tracking Force Range: 2.0 – 2.2g Cartridge Weight Range: 4 – 14g (4 Different Counterweights) Tonearm Cable Included: Pro-Ject Connect-IT 5P E 1.23m External Power Supply: 15V / 1.6A DC Power Consumption: 4W (Max.)/ <1W Standby Included Accessories: Dust Cover, Record Puck Dimensions: 465 x 185 x 350mm Weight: 16kg (net) Reviews August 2014 September 2014 January 2015
